5 Series E39 528i (M52) SAL
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Draining and filling fuel tank
Caution!
Observe relative country safety legislation and regulations!
Ensure adequate ventilation in the place of work!
Connect exhaust extraction unit to exhaust tailpipe.
The electric fuel pump must not operate without fuel! After
completing repairs and before starting engine for first time, fill
fuel tank through fuel filler pipe with min. 5 ltr. fuel.
Do not damage non-return flap when pulling out extraction
hose.
M47, M57
Before starting the engine for the first time, if the tank has been
run dry or drawn off, fill with diesel fuel and turn on ignition for
approx. 1 minute. The fuel circuit is thus filled and vented, which
results in the engine firing more quickly.
Drawing off fuel:
Start engine and allow to run. Electric fuel supply pump runs.
In this way, the fuel is repumped through the suction jet pump and
the tank expansion line from the left to the right side of the fuel
tank.
Note:
Fuel can be drawn off from the left and right tank halves
through the fuel filler pipe down to a small residual amount.
This residual amount is drawn off after removal of the sensors
for the fuel gauge (right/left).
Slide extraction hose of extractor unit,
refer to BMW Service Workshop Equipment & Planning
documentation,
into filler pipe, turning hose slightly if necessary.
Insertion length:
130 cm
All except E53 and E65 / E66
150 cm
E53 and E65 / E66
Draw off fuel with extractor unit,
refer to BMW Service Workshop Equipment & Planning
documentation,
as far as possible.
RA Draining and filling fuel tank
BMW AG - TIS
21.02.2013 16:56
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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